Kyoto Sanga lineup @ Gamba Osaka

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Kyoto Sanga's expected lineup at Gamba Osaka, Sat 24 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Halls (9); Sato (9), Nagata (7), Ishida (6), Suzuki (6), Kato (5), Tawiah (4); Arai (7), Nakano (6), Fukuoka (4); Elias (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Kashima match on 21 Oct.

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  • MANAGERR. Popović appointed manager10 Oct
  • TRANSFERHirato leaves for Shimizu S-pulse15 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERShichi signs from Sanfrecce Hiroshima5 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERFukuda goes out on loan to Legia Warszawa3 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERBarreto leaves for America Mineiro9 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFEREverton joins on loan from Portuguesa30 Jun · Loan
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  • TRANSFERKita leaves for Real Sociedad30 Jun · Transfer

Kyoto Sanga predicted lineup vs Gamba Osaka

MOST USED XI

Kyoto Sanga's expected lineup away at Gamba Osaka in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Halls in goal, Sato, Nagata, Ishida, Suzuki, Kato and Tawiah across the back, and Elias leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 4 of the last 8 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Kyoto Sanga, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
R. Popović
Since Oct 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 4 of last 8
4-2-3-1
50%
3-4-2-1
25%
3-4-3
25%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Kyoto Sanga Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Kyoto Sanga transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
7
DEPARTED
5
IN · 7
  • SShichifrom Sanfrecce HiroshimaTransferSEP '26
  • EEvertonfrom PortuguesaLoanJUN '26
  • TThiagofrom JacuipenseLoanJUN '26
  • WWevertonfrom Vila NovaLoanJUN '26
  • YYamanakafrom Nagoya GrampusLoanJUN '26
  • KKatofrom Yokohama F. MarinosTransferJUN '26
  • KKatofrom Matsumoto YamagaTransferJUN '26
OUT · 5
  • HHiratoto Shimizu S-pulseTransferSEP '26
  • FFukudato Legia WarszawaLoanSEP '26
  • BBarretoto America MineiroFree agentAUG '26
  • KKitato Real SociedadTransferJUN '26
  • SSugaito Shimizu S-pulseTransferJUN '26
Stats & Facts

Kyoto Sanga

What is Kyoto Sanga's expected lineup?
Kyoto Sanga's expected lineup away at Gamba Osaka in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Halls in goal, Sato, Nagata, Ishida, Suzuki, Kato and Tawiah across the back, and Elias leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Halls, Sato, Nagata, Ishida, Suzuki, Kato, Tawiah, Arai, Nakano, Fukuoka, Elias.
Who started Kyoto Sanga's last match?
Kyoto Sanga's starting XI on 21 Oct 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): Halls, Y. Ishida, Y. Suzuki, K. Nagata, K. Sato, Yoon Sung-Jun, H. Morooka, T. Shichi, R. Nakano, H. Arai, Alex Negueba.
What was Kyoto Sanga's last result?
Kyoto Sanga drew with Kashima 2–2 on 21 Oct 2026.
Who takes penalties for Kyoto Sanga?
Rafael Elias has taken the most penalties for Kyoto Sanga in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for Kyoto Sanga this season?
Halls leads with 9 starts for Kyoto Sanga across all competitions this season.
What formation does Kyoto Sanga use most often?
Kyoto Sanga have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Kyoto Sanga goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Halls has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Kyoto Sanga this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Kyoto Sanga defender has started the most this season?
K. Sato has made the most starts as defender for Kyoto Sanga this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Kyoto Sanga midfielder has started the most this season?
H. Arai has made the most starts as midfielder for Kyoto Sanga this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Kyoto Sanga forward has started the most this season?
Rafael Elias has made the most starts as forward for Kyoto Sanga this season, starting 5 matches.
Squad · 38 players

Goalkeepers

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